Physical therapy (PT) includes exercise programs and physical modalities that help you improve movement, relieve pain, encourage blood flow for faster healing, and restore your physical function and fitness level. The main goal of physical therapy is to make your daily activities such as walking, getting in and out of bed, or climbing stairs easier. It can be prescribed as an individual treatment program or combined with other treatments. Physical therapy is usually ordered to help you recover after certain surgeries, injuries and long-term health problems such as arthritis.
A physical therapist will examine your symptoms and activity level, and create a treatment plan which primarily focuses on reducing your pain and swelling. The different procedures used by your PT depend on your specific physical complaints.
From post-op rehab to chronic conditions, Second Wave Physical therapy offers effective solutions for recovery from pain and injury and improved mobility.
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Pain and limitations of shoulders, arms, legs and feet
Pain and restricted movement in the upper or lower limbs can affect your ability to work, exercise, or perform everyday tasks. Whether the issue is sudden or has developed gradually, physical therapy plays a key role in restoring mobility, improving strength, and reducing discomfort.
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Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains are injuries affecting the muscles and ligaments. A sprain is an injury or tear of one or more ligaments that commonly occurs at the wrist, knee, ankle or thumb. A strain is an injury or tears to the muscle. Strains occur commonly in the back and legs.
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Chronic Pain
Chronic or persistent pain is defined as pain that lasts for longer than 12 weeks despite medication or treatment. The pain may feel dull or sharp, causing an aching or burning sensation in the affected regions. It may be intermittent or steady, coming and going without any apparent reason.
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Fatigue and Chronic Pain Management
Fatigue and chronic pain management refers to a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to help individuals cope with ongoing tiredness and pain that lasts for weeks, months, or even years.
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Neck and Back Injuries
Neck and back injuries usually result from damage to the surrounding structures such as the muscles, bones, or ligaments of the neck and back. They are characterized by pain and discomfort and can sometimes be serious and result in permanent disability.
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition caused by the vertebral column constricting and exerting pressure on the spinal cord or neural foramen (a bony tunnel through which a nerve exits the spinal cord).
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Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease is a term used to describe age-related changes that occur in the soft discs present between the vertebral bones of the spine.
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Disc Herniation
Disc herniation is one of the common causes of back pain. The intervertebral discs are flat and round, present between the vertebrae and act as shock absorbers when you walk or run.
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Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It begins in the lower back and extends through the buttocks down the back of each leg to the thighs and feet.
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition characterized by the abnormal curvature of the spine that causes a deviation to one side. It causes a physical deformity, making the spine look like the letter “C” or “S” instead of the letter “I”. Scoliosis can affect either the mid or lower back.
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Physical Therapy for the Spine
Physical therapy is one of the foremost necessary treatment modes of recovery for back pain. A referral to physical therapy is sometimes recommended by your spine surgeon. A physical therapist is a healthcare professional trained in facilitating movement
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Arthritis
The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint but is generally used to describe any condition in which there is damage to the cartilage. Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury. The warning signs that inflammation presents are redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
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Exercise for Arthritis
The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint, but it is generally used to describe any condition in which there is damage to the cartilage, the tissue that lines the ends of bones in a joint.
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Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries are defined as damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons, or bones as a result of repetitive stress over time. Overuse injuries are often sports-related, and seen in tennis, swimming, soccer, and other activities that involve repetitive motions.
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Fall and injury prevention
Bone is a growing tissue composed mainly of calcium and proteins. Constant reformation of bone takes place as calcium is absorbed by your body. Osteoporosis is a condition in which the calcium from the bone is not replaced when it is removed, forming “porous bones” which cause the bones to become brittle and weak.
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Physical Therapy for Injury Prevention
Physical therapy for injury prevention is a proactive approach aimed at reducing the risk of injuries, particularly for individuals engaged in physical activities, sports, or those at risk due to specific conditions or lifestyle factors. This form of therapy emphasizes strengthening the body...
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Physical Therapy
Physical therapy (PT) is an exercise program that helps you improve movement, relieve pain, encourage blood flow for faster healing, and restore your physical function and fitness level. The main goal of physical therapy is to make your daily activities such as walking, getting in and out of bed, or climbing stairs easier.
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Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation
Pre-surgical rehabilitation or “prehab” is a preparative exercise program prior to surgery that helps improve overall surgical outcomes. It helps with post-surgical pain management, minimizing the hospital stay and decreasing complications associated with surgery.
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Post-op Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is a treatment method designed to facilitate recovery after a serious injury, illness, or surgery. It is aimed at restoring the physical, sensory, intellectual, psychological, and social functions of the patient.
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Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are injuries sustained by athletes or active individuals while playing indoor or outdoor sports such as football, basketball, baseball, hockey, tennis, or while exercising.
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Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation
Orthopedic and sports rehabilitation is a specialized branch of physical therapy and healthcare focused on the assessment, treatment, and prevention of injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system.
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Sports Therapy
Sports therapy is a branch of healthcare that focuses on preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries related to sports and exercise. It involves the application of sports-specific therapeutic techniques to enhance performance and recover from injuries.
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Therapy for Sports Performance
Therapy for sports performance is a specialized approach that focuses on enhancing an athlete's physical and mental capabilities to optimize performance in their specific sport. It combines elements of physical therapy, sports medicine, psychology, and strength and conditioning training.
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Pelvic Floor Pain
Pelvic floor pain is a condition characterized by pain in the pelvic area due to weakness, spasm, or injury to the pelvic floor muscles, causing dysfunction.
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to control the muscles of the pelvic floor. Pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles and ligaments in the pelvic region that support the bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum and help in the functioning of these pelvic organs.
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Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy is a conservative treatment provided by trained physical therapists to help strengthen or retrain weak pelvic floor muscles at the base of the pelvis.